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BJ56 UGN

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,646 mi
Last recorded187,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UGN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 187,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 187,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 187,632 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 24 Sep 2019 186,814 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted and lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel rim has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 172,039 miles

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r lens

o/s/f and the n/s/f lower suspension arm back bushes

o/s/r tyre outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2018 172,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and very high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r lens

o/s/f and the n/s/f lower suspension arm back bushes

o/s/r tyre outer edge

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2017 165,538 miles

n/s/r lens

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2017 165,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlight lenses

n/s/f inner brake pad (lip on the disc)

n/s/r lens

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2016 159,441 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 159,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing a white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very very low (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,246 miles

O/S/F SIDE LIGHT

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F

Fail 19 Oct 2015 152,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F SIDE LIGHT

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F

Pass 30 Sep 2014 145,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light

Pass 19 Oct 2013 136,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,847 miles

both front tyres slight wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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BJ56 UGN is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 UGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 UGN is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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